Originating in Maryland, O.A.R. formed thirty years ago and achieved multiplatinum success with over 1 billion streams. Known for selling out Madison Square Garden and Red Rocks, they have released albums since 1997's The Wanderer and founded the Oceans Calling Festival.
Shaggy is a Diamond selling reggae and dancehall artist known for a three-decade run of global success blending reggae, dancehall, pop, and R and B. He serves as a self-producer, working with longtime collaborator Shane Hoosong and manager Martin Kierszenbaum.
English singer and bassist Sting rose to fame as the frontman of the Police before launching an adventurous solo career encompassing pop, jazz, and worldbeat. He has earned multiple Grammy Awards and the Polar Music Prize, and is widely known for iconic hits like Roxanne and Every Breath You Take.
Known as the Queen Diva, New Orleans native Big Freedia brought bounce music to the national mainstream. She released albums like Just Be Free and Central City, starred in reality TV, and contributed vocals to hits by Beyoncé and Drake.
Chance Emerson, born in Taipei, Taiwan, crafts melodic folk-rock and "Asian Americana" music. Known for his honest songwriting and soulful vocals, he gained recognition for songs like "House We Share" and "Mine All Mine." His album "Ginkgo" resonated with millions. Emerson received the John Lennon Songwriting Award and has shared stages with artists like Blues Traveler and Sting.
The Original Wailers featuring Al Anderson keep reggae's flame alive. Guitarist Al Anderson, a New York native, brought blues-rock to Bob Marley & The Wailers' classics like "No Woman, No Cry." The Grammy-nominated group, known for their "Miracle" EP and vibrant live shows, continues the legacy of roots reggae with a Latin twist.
One Fine Day is a pop-punk and emo rock band from Hamburg, Germany. Formed in 2003, they released their debut album, Faster Than the World, in 2004. Their 2007 follow-up album, Damn Right, featured two chart-hitting singles and guest appearances by Henning Wehland and Anne Kalstrup.
Marcia Griffiths, born in Kingston, Jamaica, is a reggae icon known for her hit "Electric Boogie" and collaborations with Bob Marley. Her work spans ska, rocksteady, and dancehall, and she was a key member of the I-Threes. Griffiths' influence endures, with Grammy-winning collaborations like Toots & the Maytals’ "True Love" and numerous solo projects. The Jamaican government honored her with the Order of Distinction in 2014.
